Salty Dog 9177 is a blue paint color from Sherwin-Williams. It has a hex value of #234058, estimated LRV 5 and a neutral undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Time's Current from Valspar (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
Sherwin-Williams · #234058 · 9177
Salty Dog
5%Estimated LRV
NeutralUndertone
Salty Dog Technical Profile
HEX Code#234058
RGB35, 64, 88
Estimated LRV4.7
UndertoneNeutral
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Color Familyblue
BrandSherwin-Williams
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Colors That Work With Salty Dog
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Salty Dog
#234058
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#41436D
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Salty Dog
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Salty Dog Room Palettes
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Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Salty Dog — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Salty Dog have?
Salty Dog by Sherwin-Williams has a neutral undertone and sits in the blue color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Salty Dog from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Salty Dog are Time's Current by Valspar (a close digital match), Marine Blue by Benjamin Moore (a close digital match), New Navy Blue by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Salty Dog's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Salty Dog?
Salty Dog has a estimated lightness value of 4.7, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a deep, dramatic color best saved for accent walls, dining rooms, and cozy spaces where atmosphere matters more than reflected light.
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